Healthcare DIVE August 30, 2021
If you work in the healthcare industry, chances are that you’re no stranger to HIPAA regulation. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 required the creation of national standards to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient’s consent or knowledge.
Fast forward to today, maintaining HIPAA compliance is the cornerstone of a strong security posture for organizations working in or with the healthcare industry. Especially as they begin to scale and address electronic health information (ePHI) gaps – having a comprehensive asset inventory tool becomes essential.
Asset Management Challenges of HIPAA Compliance
Asset management is critical for healthcare organizations to demonstrate compliance to the HIPAA Security Rule. Healthcare organizations must have reliable, up-to-date asset...